Jan 24, 2009 dust jackets the paper covers around hardback books were once much more common than they are now. As a final touch, i like to give the dust jacket and sometimes the book itself a gentle swipe with a cloth and a cleaning solution to remove any grime. What do you do with the dust jacket from a hardcover book. Pocahontas wight edmunds history of halifax abebooks. A rendered facsimile dust jacket for the english uk jonathan cape first edition book of for your eyes only the 6th of the james bond series books, which was published in 1960. The only way to receive a dust jacket is to select the hardcover, dust jacket option for your book order during checkout. About dust jacket dustjacket is a multiservice publishing and media company. See more ideas about book crafts, crafts and old books. Jul 11, 2007 former library books are a chlasenge because of the propensity to glue the jacket covers to the inside fixed endpapers. Two large books on halifax county virgina history, volume 1 narration 843 pp. This entry was posted in dust jacket repair and restoration and tagged dont do this to your books dust jacket restoration and repair paper repair scotch tape on october 21, 2014 by taff. I like my book shelf to look neat so i always peel the stickers off.
Decoratively, too, they are a recipe for disappointment. In the application or software you are using to create your book cover set the size of the page, layer, drawing, canvas or whatever your application uses to define the image object to match the template width and template length height found in the template dimensions section of the template generator window. However, the idea of protecting something quite durable with something way more fragile while using this outer, fragile layer also as a medium for the visual design actually. Then, keep the bags away from water, heat and light, because that will also destroy them. The oldest publishers dust jacket now on record was issued in 1829 on an english annual, friendships offering for 1830.
The dust jacket has to be attractive and have enough information to get a person interested in buying and reading the book. Dont hate on the dust jacket some people would like to get rid of dust jackets those glossy outer covers of hardcover books. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The dust jacket makes the book look more puttogether and dressed in my mind my toddler immediately removes the dust jackets from her books and tries to with mine. Books are usually not advertised on tv and radio, so the dust jacket is an important method for publishers to advertise their books to the public. You dont need tape to secure your dust jacket to the book. As most collectors are aware, a dust jacket in fine condition can greatly enhance the value of a book.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. How to protect and secure a dust jacket no tape, no slippage duration. I have some books on my shelves that have dust covers most of. During a recent visit to my favorite used book store, the brattle book shop, i stumbled across a book that i thought would make a great gift for a friend of mine, who will soon be moving out to chicago to start work on a ph. Dustjacket is an educationbased used bookstore and community space located in the heart of downtown halifax. Dustjacket books and treasures halifax, nova scotia. No jacket, trade paperback book, back cover has a bit of glue. I always find rare goodies when i go to dust jacket books and treasures. I am wondering, what is the reason behind adding a dust jacket when a book has a hardcover as well. These books often had fancy bindings that needed protection. A brief history of the dust jacket books tell you why, inc. Most of us are familiar with mass market paperbacks, even the vintage ones such as this early bantam offering.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. A brief history of the dust jacket book collecting guide. Dust jackets the paper covers around hardback books were once much more common than they are now. Kids books have such fun dust jackets that im trying to figure out a cute and easy way to display some of our favorites. Burroughs, edgar rice tarzan and the golden lion facsimile jacket. Dustjacket is an educationbased used bookstore and community space located in the. Ive gotten accustomed to reading with the dust jackets on and really dont notice their presence. Hyperallergic lushly illustrated, salisburys exciting visual history showcases the work of edward gorey, vanessa bell, alvin lustig, and many others. At the shop we used 3 mil and 5 mil mylar to make a plastic dust jacket for special books.
Still, even these look 100% better with a fresh cover. Theres a fair collectors market for them on ebay and a book with a dust jacket or slipcase will always sell for a higher price than one without. I take the dust jacket off when i get a hardcover book adn i keep them all. When walking down the new releases aisle of your local bookstore or library, you may notice something all of the hardcover also known as casebound books have a dust jacket, a removable laminated cover that wraps around the existing cover of the book. Dust jacket definition of dust jacket by the free dictionary.
Hardcover books with dust jacket for sale in stock ebay. But contact paper will stick to the cover, and destroy the cover art. Jan 31, 2018 hi everyone i just picked up a daredevil companion omnibus and although its in otherwise excellent condition, the dust jacket is sticking to the hardcover on both the front and back where it folds around to the inside front cover. Buy dust jacket book covers and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. For travel, thats really the only time i use my ereader. D there is nothing worse for a book lover than seeing the covers to their favorite books get damaged, torn, creased or stained or repackaged, but thats another thing well, that and being told. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering.
We help authors, organizations, and companies create high quality resources that fit their needs. Dec 21, 2011 as long as the dust jacket is clearly identified as restored, no problem. The reasoning behind book dust jacket while there is a hardcover. Into books since 1996 from best seller paperbacks to scarce hard to find hard covers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. But books with restored djs and unidentified as such by the unscrupulous are floating around the marketplace and dealers and collectors have to pay special attention. The oldest publishers dust jacket now on record was issued in 1829 on. Hardback with dust jacket archives kpc book protection. As long as the dust jacket is clearly identified as restored, no problem.
Halifax is an ideal base from which to discover the delights of nova scotia, but organizing transportation and sightseeing independently takes time and effort. No air means there will no bacteria to further eat your books. I like to take a chance on new authors and hardback first editions. Dustjacket books and treasures, halifax, nova scotia. On this tour, spin through the canadian countryside in comfort by airconditioned vehicle with your guide. Japanese tissue, paper repair, talas, tape removal during a recent visit to my favorite used book store, the brattle book shop, i stumbled across a book that i thought would make a great gift for a friend of mine, who will soon be moving out to chicago to start work on. Dust jackets from phantom bookshop browse recent arrivals. Dust jacket has published two books for me and never have i been more pleased. I want to use dust jacket covers to extend the life of books in my classroom. In light of the skills ive learned this summer, i decided to offer my services in repairing the dust jacket. Dec 05, 2017 december 6, 2017, marks the 100 anniversary of the halifax explosion.
I dont remove it when i read the book, but i only buy specific books that have dust jackets and if it doesnt come with one, first priority is getting it into a brodart or gaylord protector. The illustrated dust jacket, 19201970 by martin salisbury, chronicles how this once disposable object became a major creative force in publishing. Designers and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. That way, the jackets dont get ruined, and my books look good. I buy most of my books used from amazon and most of them come with stickers from various book stores. Before vacuuming, remove the dust jacket cover and turn the book upside. Oct 08, 2011 theres a fair collectors market for them on ebay and a book with a dust jacket or slipcase will always sell for a higher price than one without. Journalist ralph gardners visit to the fitterers bindery, part 2. Find life jacket in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Oct 21, 2017 the persuasive art of the dust jacket.
What do you do with the dust jacket from a hardcover. A guide to halifaxs secondhand bookstores neighbourhood. The accidental collision of a munitions ship with another vessel in halifax harbour in 1917 was the largest manmade explosion prior to hiroshima. Feb 6, 20 explore lancastercrs board book covers, dust jackets, etc. It might be interesting to check and see if there is an appreciable difference in prices realized between dust jacketed and slipcased loa volumes. The publishers are professionals who give books a great look. I always like to find books that are unique in some way or are somehow compellingly different.
I read growing up 100 every summer and how the dust cover is taped or glued on. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Dust jacket covers librarians who librarything librarything. The dust jacket of a book is the detachable outer cover, usually made of paper and printed with. Jan 06, 2009 i take the dust jacket off while i read because i dont want it to get torn, but while the book is sitting on the shelf, i slip the dust jacket back on so it looks nice. The right cover is like a beautiful coat, elegant and warm, wrapping my words as they travel through the world, on their way to. Jul 26, 20 dont hate on the dust jacket some people would like to get rid of dust jackets those glossy outer covers of hardcover books. These can also include diamond 3d metallic foil, diamond 3d clear, or diamond 3d textures. This usually happens if there is some excess glue when the wrap or the endpapers are applied to the boards of the cover. Almost hidden in the basement of the maritime centre, it takes a few twists and turns to find, but its worth a browse once you get there. Theyre hands down my favourite used book store in halifax.
Kpc book protection fenton works, thornton terrace, halifax. Dust jacket covers custom book dust jacket printing. Aug 11, 2011 dust jacket repair post on august 11, 2011 by jackie divis doyle tagged. Feb 06, 2017 the dust jacket makes the book look more puttogether and dressed in my mind my toddler immediately removes the dust jackets from her books and tries to with mine.
New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in halifax. Indeed, for modern first editions, a book without the dust jacket will sell for only a fraction of the price. Im staying with dust jacket for future publications. Clearsleeves are transparent protectors for dust covers of hardback books. Sinclair lewis babbit facsimile dust jacket for first edition and early books. The persuasive art of the dust jacket books the guardian. Downtown halifax business commission serves the downtown area in halifax. Dust jacket books and treasures bookstores 1496 lower water. There are many easy, fun ways to protect, clean, repair and store your books to make. As always, remove the dust jacket from its mylar sleeve i. If you want to really preserve them, put them in one of those space bags and vacuum out all the air. Best way to remove sticker adhesive from book covers.
I did a search of youtube, but the other videos dont show you this trick for a nonslipping dust jacket. Douglas fir plywood waterproof glue 7 9 pram dinghy by burgess, c. The jackets that were used at this time completely enclosed the books like wrapping paper and were sealed shut with wax or glue. For true spring cleaning and repair, the dust jacket must be removed from the book and placed face down and open, its exterior exposed to whatever it rests on.
We do not currently offer an option to manufacture dust jackets independently, so its not possible to order a dust jacket on its own or with an imagewrap book. Jun 19, 20 as a final touch, i like to give the dust jacket and sometimes the book itself a gentle swipe with a cloth and a cleaning solution to remove any grime. Once intended to be temporary and disposable protection for beautifully bound books, dust jackets have becomein some waysmore valuable than the books they protect. Dustjacket books and treasures, a hidden gem of downtown halifax since 1996 when it was originally opened in the maritime mall on barrington street. I have noticed this as a minor thing happening on a few books here and there over the last couple of years, but usually the dustjacket can be easily separated from the book if you work. Former library books are a chlasenge because of the propensity to glue the jacket covers to the inside fixed endpapers. This advert means that the book you want to purchase did not have a dust jacket when it was originally published as issued, rather than having one that has now been lost.
With most books, the dust jacket as a quasiprotective device. Made to measure for all heights and lengths of hardback covers, they are quick and easy to fit, with no alteration required. Little red was actually very dingy despite the plastic sleeves best efforts, but after some light scrubbing she looks good as new with her shiny caldecott honor sticker too. Clean and bright but some of the glue that bound the book has loosened and this volume not as tight, but still complete. Book dust jacketing advantage book binding, a leader in case bound and hardback books, is also capable of meeting your dust jacketing needs, whether a standard wraparound dust jacket, or a reinforced french fold dust jacket that will protect the edges from fraying. But doing so would be terrible for casual book readers. Simple dust jacket cleaning, such as the gentle wiping with a soft cloth that can be done with the jacket in place around its book, is just the start.